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    Anello

    4.6 (301 reviews)
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    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Chef-Owner Scott Girod welcomed me in for week day lunch. Girod studied pizza-making in Naples. ANELLO is located Warehouse Arts District. Wonderful menu with so much yummy. Order it all and share & make room for desert! Scott's cooking is Tucson gem.

    Verde Pizza with pepperoni
    Chelsea J.

    The verde pizza with pepperoni is in the top 3 pies I've ever had. It's a major flavor bomb, yet very simple. We ordered next door from Crooked Tooth and got a text about 10 minutes later saying it was ready. They have a window to walk over and pick up. The crust had the perfect chew, the cupping pepperoni was perfectly crispy and the pesto type sauce added a ton of flavor. Next time I'd get it without pistachios, they were a great addition, it's just a personal preference. 10/10 recommend.

    Watermelon salad
    Jean G.

    I love this place so much! I'm so happy we were able to get seated as we didn't have a reservation. The salad and vegetables are always a surprise and I always get the verde pizza. Delicious!

    JP P.

    Anello strikes that rare balance between rustic and modern without feeling forced. The space feels intentional, cool, and grounded--exactly the kind of pizza spot that draws you in and makes you want to stay awhile. I'll be honest, my experience didn't start perfectly when it came to ordering and timing, but what mattered most is how it was handled. The team smoothed everything out, no defensiveness, no attitude--just solid service and care, which goes a long way. Now the pizza. They have a vegan option that absolutely holds its own, and the sauce deserves its own moment--bright, balanced, and packed with flavor. Every bite tasted intentional. This is the kind of pizza that reminds you how good simple ingredients can be when done right. Anello easily gets my vote as one of the top pizzerias in town, and it's a place I'll gladly return to--rough start and all, because the finish was worth it.

    Margherita pizza
    Traci G.

    The ambiance was very trendy, the service was warm and exceptional. We ordered focaccia that was divine. Yellow watermelon salad with hibiscus drizzle that was sublime. Smashed crispy potatoes. Margherita pizzas with pepperoni had thin wood fired crust. Very delicious ingredients

    Seasonal Veggies
    Tracy Y.

    A real gem in the city. The décor is humble at first glance, but when you pay attention to the details--wooden furniture, USA-made ceramic plates--you can tell this place really cares about quality. We ordered two vegetable starters: the beetroot salad and the roasted stems. Both had very thoughtful, sophisticated flavors that you don't come across easily. We also had the margherita pizza--simple on paper, but executed perfectly. The dough was crispy on the outside while staying fluffy inside, the tomato sauce was well-balanced and didn't overpower the cheese, and the crispy basil added a nice depth to the overall flavor. The only downside for me personally was that everything leaned a bit oily. I can tell it's intentional--probably used to finish the dishes--but it's just more oil than I'm used to. Service was excellent. The staff were friendly in a relaxed, genuine way, but also very attentive. They timed the pizza perfectly, bringing it out right after we finished our starters and straight from the oven. That level of attention is something you usually only see in fine dining.

    Margherita 1/2 pepperoni & 1/2 E&R sausage
    Maya V.

    I'm a Neopolitan-style pizza lover and I've found no better than Anello in Tucson. They deliver delicious pizzas and rotating menu items. I'd recommend giving one of their market pizzas a try if you're lucky enough to order before they sell out. (Which is frequently and very quickly.)

    Bianca Pizza
    Rey F.

    I was really excited to try Anello because I've heard so many great things about their pizza. I'm not sure if we caught them on a bad day but I didn't quite see what all the hype was about. When we arrived, the place was packed and there were no seats available. I wasn't upset about that at all. If anything, it seemed like a good sign that the restaurant is popular so made me even more excited to check out their pizza. From what I could see inside, it looked nice and felt like it would be a great spot for a date night. Since there was no seating, we went to Crooked Tooth next door instead because you can order online and pick up food to eat there. We tried the Bianca and the Marinara. We added pepperoni to half of the Marinara so we could still experience the pizza as it was originally intended. The pizza wasn't bad but it also wasn't very filling. Overall, it was just kinda average.

    Nancy F.

    I ordered online for a 2pm pickup and it was ready on time. I had the Bianca and the Margarita pizzas. They were great. The Bianca with the slices of garlic and fresh mozzarella was very good. Service was friendly

    Seasonal Veggies

    The food is consistently outstanding, creative and delicious! The servers and staff are working hard to make sure people enjoy their experience and their meal. The small but clean dining room is a perfect juxtaposition to the big flavors and creativity on every plate and pie! Seasonal Vegetables- Onions with blue corn masa chips, crème fraiche, mesquite honey, roasted pecans and a scallion condiment. HOLY FLAVOR BOMB! Seasonal Salad- Cucumbers with a lime vinaigrette, sesame seeds, ricotta salata cheese, parsley and mint. Verde Pizza- Smoked mozzarella, parsley sauce, garlic and pistachios. Sounds like a lot but it's an expert pairing!!! Blue Corn Lemon Tart- Blue corn crust, smooth lemon curd, whipped cream and lavender garnish. We had been anticipating this all week.

    Orange honeydew melon salad, must try!
    George E.

    In Tucson for the weekend and three separate waiters at different restaurants insisted, we must try Anello. They were not wrong! Located in a small and unassuming building on a main drag, Anello has limited seatings with approximately 30 spots. This may cause havic moving forward as Anello will be known as TOP SHELF dining. The chef studied in Japan and spent four years working for Chris Bianco, Arizona's pizza guru. We went for lunch so reservations were not required. We selected the salad and a Margherita pizza to which ww added cupped pepperoni. The salad was the best salad we've had this year. Orange honeydew melon slices stacked with a homemade dry mint yogurt, champagne vinegarette, roasted almonds, and a hint of olive oil drizzle. This was savory, cool, refreshing, light and an incredible taste profile. I could of ordered two easily and will try to replicate at our next dinner party. ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! The Margherita pizza with basil, mozzarella, tomatoes and cupped pepperoni was "The Perfect Pizza". The dough was thin, crispy, held its form, airy crust and the perfect chew. In a perfect dream, this is THE pizza. The chef obviously studied well and in my opinion has out surpassed his teacher, a very high bar. I want to thank the Tucson dining establishment staff for directing us to this true Tucson gem. Hands down our favorite and best restaurant in town. To the chef at Anello, pizzas are amazing and the salad was great. We wish you continued success and want to say thanks for a memorable meal. We will be back frequently.

    Verde Pizza
    Brook P.

    This place is a hidden gem (literally). It can be hard to find due to the lack of signage, but once you do, you'll be glad you did. The atmospheres is super chill and th food is out of this world. Absolutely amazing job well done. The salads, pizza, and drinks were amazing. Service was great too. Our service was very friendly. The verde pizza was unlike any other and had an amazing texture, flavor, and perfectly chewy crust. The Margherita pizza was a classic and so flavorful. You can taste the quality ingredient. I also enjoyed a cocktail that was so fresh. I can't wait to go back and try more items on their menu. Highly recommend. Cheers!

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    Best pizza I have ever had in my life. Without question. This includes New York. Can't overstate how great it is.

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    Pizza at Anello is always tasty. Their salads and vegetables are always different each time we go. Last night the carrots were amazing.

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    We're coming to Tucson to see a play tomorrow. Would I be able to make a reservation for four people?

    I believe you can! Let them know you are coming in from out of town and mention the time. Hello@anello.space

    Is there parking available?

    Somewhat, there is back in parking available right next to their takeout window. If that area is full, there is parking behind the brewery right behind it too

    Are the pizzas for just one person in size?

    Hi Thaddeus, I would say the pizzas can be shared by two. They are 6 slices/pizza.

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    Penelope

    Penelope

    4.5
    (296 reviews)
    7.5 mi
    $$

    Need to come back to try every other pizza! lol…read more A friend suggested this place for a get-together. They don't take reservations, and we knew to expect a wait, so a friend volunteered to stop in early to get our name on the list (this was around 5:30 PM, right before happy hour ended)! The restaurant is a cozy space. It was the middle of summer, so we opted for an indoor table, meaning a wait was certain. They do have a nice patio section, so I'm sure wait times will be much shorter or nil once we return in the fall or winter, or as soon as the temperatures drop! As soon as we were seated, we ordered drinks in time to catch the happy hour specials. We each got a drink and the meatball entree to share. We opted for the entree over the small plate because it came with 3 meatballs rather than just one. For entrees, I got the Figgy Piggy pizza. OMG, this pizza was sooo good! Sweet and savory! It features a fig jam base, mozzarella, prosciutto, lemon parmesan, balsamic drizzle, and arugula. One friend got the classic pepperoni and the other got the meatball lasagna. I got to taste the lasagna, and it was rich and flavorful. That lasagna serving was massive. One slice is easily enough for at least two people! I am already planning to come back since I was only able to try one of the pizzas! LOL. Who's coming with?"

    FYI, they don't take reservations and they do have a HH that ends at 6pm. Alas, we arrived at 6:15p…read moreand all tables were already full on this Thursday dinnertime except for the 8-person community table. The estimated wait for two was 10 minutes so we grabbed drinks and headed upstairs to their cute/loft lounge. As we passed the entrance we already heard the host increasing wait time to 20 minutes. For drinks she had got the house red cabernet and for me the bartender and I whipped up a little custom cocktail (see pic). Moments later our table was ready. Note: Penelope operates on a novel "community-waiter" system so don't be confused if a totally different person comes by to: take appetizers, check on you, order entrees, check on you again, and order dessert! We've often had four different staff during a meal here and all are super friendly with experience-filled opinions about everything on the menu. We ordered the Burrata and Tomatoes app which arrived in barely 5 minutes - the cheese is traditionally mozzarella-like but here it was almost ricotta-soft... and melded deliciously with the mildly acidic slices of ripe tomato and lots of pistachio pesto (nice twist chef!). We split the Sgt Pepper pizza this time, craving both sausage and roasted chilis. It arrived in 15 minutes with ample sausage and just a few burnt bubbles (totally ok because we know these thin-crusts must be flash broiled at super high temps (around 1k degrees). We demolished the 'za but both of us would like to have seen a bit more green chili. We were looking forward to the olive oil cake however, at 7pm, they had just sold the last slice (confirmed by our "second dessert waiter" who wandered by a few minutes later ;) Atmosphere is casual-elevated and sound levels aren't bad despite the density of tables - likely due to the 20 foot tall ceilings. Parking is free/easy in their private lot and it appears they do a popular takeout business too. We are both looking forward to their return to downtown this fall with Penelope's II !

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    Fiamme Pizza

    Fiamme Pizza

    4.2
    (640 reviews)
    7.0 mi
    $$

    Fiamme is our favorite pizza place in Tucson. We like the Carbonara…read moreBreakfast pizza with eggs, bacon, mozzarella -- and the Figo White pizza with cherry tomato, bacon, garlic, basil, mozzarella, ricotta, and parmesan. It's small and cozy, so be sure to make a reservation. One day we'll work up the nerve to get a Nutella Pizza with powdered sugar and seasonal fruit. Yum

    The food here is top-tier, absolutely excellent. It's clear why this place is so well reviewed…read more Unfortunately, the service completely missed the mark and took away from what could have been a great experience. We were seated right away since it wasn't busy, and things started off simple enough with bread and oil. We asked for parmesan to go with it, and our server seemed unsure how to respond, eventually bringing out packet parm even though fresh was clearly available. Not a huge deal, but we found it odd. A little later, we asked for more bread. The server told us they were out but, "that they could probably make more". . He relayed it to the woman handling bread, who then made more for another table and skipped us entirely. He mentioned it again to her when he saw us looking in their direction. she looked over, and still nothing. It was awkward, since the restaurant is the size of a closet. Once the pizza came, we got up ourselves to ask for more oil and parmesan, since our waiter hadn't come to check back. We got the oil instantly since we brought us the bowl, but no parmesan. At one point my son asked for bread, again, finally it came and the server literally tossed it on the table without a word. We said thank you and he completely ignored all of us. It didn't get any better from there. The bill was dropped on the table without a word either. My husband and I kept looking at each other with confused looks. We turned the bill in with our CC, and once the server returned it, same thing, not a single interaction. We also watched the same server make another table feel like an inconvenience over something as simple as asking for a bottle of Coke instead of a can. The customer ended up backing down just to avoid the hassle. The server then told the guest, "it's fine, I can get it for you!" On top of that, staff were wearing gloves while handling food, but also touching chairs, phones, and other surfaces; kind of defeats the purpose I think? My boys also had a weird interaction with a staff near the bathrooms who was very rude to them and accused them of cutting the line, despite no one waiting. It was very strange. Bottom line: the food is incredible, no question. But the service was so bad it's hard to ignore. Best advice, get it to go and skip the experience inside.

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    Falora

    Falora

    4.2
    (411 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    Great spot for date night or if you're looking for an upscale pizza place! The pizzas are made…read moreNapoli-style with a thin, chewy crust with a nice char. The menu also features salads and pastas and a nice wine list. We've ordered the Margherita pizza several times, and it consistently is delicious. Though the pizza is definitely the main event, the salads and pasta are solid as well. We've had the Caesar salad which is pretty good, but recently tried the Piastra (chilled zucchini noodles in housemade pesto) which was a light and refreshing start to the meal. We also shared the hazelnut gnocchi which was unique, umami and creamy in flavor. For dessert, we shared the panna cotta which is served in a mason jar - great way to end the meal.

    I am a big fan of this plaza and the surrounding businesses…read more My husband and I have made it a mission to try all pizza spots in town so this was next on our list. We made reservations and I'm glad we did as this is an extremely small space. We were seated at the bar where they have their kitchen. Generally we don't like sitting at the bar but it was nice to watch the crew make food. It's impressive what they can do with this small space. Very small menu- My husband and I are sober so we are always looking for spots with good NA/ mocktail options but it fell short here so we just got a bottle of sparkling water. We ordered the butter pecan salad which was amazing. Loved everything about it, I was hesitant that they only had butter lettuce but I think I appreciated the soft lettuce with the crunch of the apple and pecans in it. The dressing was phenomenal. For a pizza we got just the pepperoni, I saw a lot of margarita pizzas with pepperoni being made and I think we would've liked that option better with the fresh chunks of mozzarella. The cheese they use for the regular pizza is a very strong flavor, probably a nice aged parm so that really came through. We are sauce people so it was hard to appreciate the sauce with the strong profile of the cheese which is why I think we would've liked the margarita pizza better We had the panna cotta for desert and my husband LOVED it. They prep it in advance in cute little mason jars. Overall not a bad spot. Service was great, salad was phenomenal. I think if we would've had a table and maybe tried a different pizza this would've made our top 5 spots for pizza.

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    Fentonelli's Pizzeria and Bar

    Fentonelli's Pizzeria and Bar

    4.0
    (149 reviews)
    7.7 mi

    My favorite pizza on the NW side. Hands down! The undercarriage is perfect, not soggy or floppy…read more It's not cheap but you can tell they use quality ingredients and the cooks know what they're doing. I would be remiss not to mention the house made rigatoni! I've only had it with vodka sauce, which is too delicious for me to risk venturing out to others. Front of house staff are welcoming and the ambiance is great as well.

    We recently stopped by Fentonelli's and had a really good experience overall. I liked the counter…read moreservice style and the vibe of the dining room. We started with the ABG salad that surprised me because I'm usually not a big fan of Gorgonzola, but the combination of green apple, pecan brittle, and cheese worked really well together and made for a great balance of flavors. For the pizza, we ordered the mushroom pizza and added pepperoni. The sauce was excellent I believe was some sort of a garlic/oil white sauce the mushroom portion was generous which I absolutely love, and the crust was exactly what I look for crunchy on the outside while still soft and slightly sweet inside. My only minor complaint with the toppings is that the $4 pepperoni add on felt a bit light, we only had a 2 or 3 slices per piece. The reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is that our pizza was just slightly overcooked. The bottom was charred all the way around; wasn't burnt to the point of sending it back, but definitely left in the oven a minute or two longer than it needed to be. It wasn't busy when we visited, and it seemed like the employee rotating pizzas was a little more focused on chatting with FOH coworkers than keeping an eye on the oven. I've worked in pizza restaurants for nearly a decade, so I may be a bit more particular than most customers. Realistically, if our pizza had come out even a minute earlier, it would have been a 10/10 meal. That said, I enjoyed my visit and will definitely be back. The quality is there, and I'm looking forward to trying more of the menu in the future.

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    Renee's Tucson

    Renee's Tucson

    4.4
    (958 reviews)
    7.6 mi
    $$
    Takes reservations
    Romantic vibe

    Interesting selections, great personal service, impressed that all food is home made. A very…read morespecial dinner at a surprisingly good price.

    It's been a minute but another wonderful experience. We got the meat lasagna ($23) and calzone ($12…read more+ $8.50 for meatball topping). And she tried their Old Fashioned cocktail ($16). Food arrived just 15 min later and was piping hot and delicious. The lasagna is a good sized portion (roughly 5x7) and is generously filled with meat. Taste is amazing with medium-firm pasta and a nice crust across the top and sides. The ricotta calzone came with a side of marinara (yay) for dipping as there is no sauce inside. Roughly 2 dozen toppings are available, ranging from $3-$8+. I opted for the meatballs ($8.50) and was slightly disappointed. The meatballs are crumbled within the calzone (understandable) but not pronounced in quantity. I would prefer larger pieces (halves work at this size - after all I ordered meat-ball not meet-ground ;) However, for $8 (a 75% upcharge) my chief gripe is that I was simply expecting more. Next time pepperoni/mushrooms! Ambiance is lovely and waitstaff were awesome -- gracious, knowledgeable about menu specifics, and attentive. Parking is free/easy at this corner of a small strip mall. Can't wait to try their new Detroit menu too! Note: due to Rene's smaller size (less than 10 tables total) and high demand, all reservations (any day) require a credit card to hold. This is entirely understandable as even one no-show is a measurable hit to keeping a full house. I also have kids yet 100% embrace their patio-only policy when with kiddos. This literal mom/pop venue (they have kids too) tries to do the impossible balance between clientele and intimate, high-end dining (we simply accommodate by getting take out when feeding the Whole family ;)

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